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ROCCO SCOTELLARO

Cultural location Community of Tricarco, associations, schools,documentation centre of Rocco Scotellaro, musical groups of folk music and folkloristic dance.

Geographical location Places related to the memory of Scotellaro, first the poet's house, the alleys that inspired his poems, the Rabatana and Saracena districts, the documentation centre, the square, the tomb created for Carlo Levi's will by the architects of the Group BBPR: Gian Luigi Banfi, Lodovico Barbiano of Belgiojoso, Enrico Peressutti and Ernesto Nathan Rogers.

Description

Thematic areas

History (moments,aspects/problems,main characters)

Cultural interest evaluation

The figure of Scotellaro is deeply rooted in the culture of Tricarco, one of the greatest poets and intellectuals in the world involved in the post-war problems. Animated by a strong moral and ideal charge, profused in its literary production and political commitment, he took on the emblematic value of the struggles for the redemption of the southern people.

Context

Rocco Scotellaro was born in Tricarico on 19/04/1923, at 23 he was elected mayor of Tricarico, the youngestmayor of Italy, at a very difficult time for the country. Rather than the delegation he promoted and sollicited the participation of the citizens, in particular the great masses of farmers , for whom rebellion and resignation were all in the administrative issues and the essential problems of their everyday life, first and foremost, the possibility of have land to cultivate. Politics and making poetry become the same thing for him, even poetry could be a tool for struggle and emancipation. He lived from 1923 to 1953,and in the years 43-44 he was able to mature his thoughts,to keep in contact with some confined politicians like Carlo Levi, Manlio Rossi-Doria, Camilla Ravera, Emilio Sereni, Franco Venturi, Guido Miglioli in these difficult years for italian history.He participated in the surveys on rural civilization in Lucania, led by George Peck, Friederick G. Friedmann, Ernesto De Martino and worked on a research on the culture of the southern farmers, entrusted to him by Vito Laterza. Deep was his bond with Carlo Levi, Rocco Mazzarone and the community movement by Adriano Olivetti. Open to the Italian cultural debate of the immediate postwar period he left a "hundred lyrics that in Eugenio Montale's opinion remain the most significant of our time." Of course its was a great work of weaving between the ancient peasant world that had no voice and the swirling of the modern world made of new narrative."The authentic," says Fortini, is not easy in politics and poetry.The context in which Scotellaro's work extends, involves other centres such as Matera, Portici, Sicignano degli Arburni, the places of Levi, Aliano and Grassano.

Description of the managment mode

The figure of Scotellaro was transmitted from generation to generation thanks to the continuous and constant work carried out by the documentation Centre. The center, in addition to conserving documentary and photographic material relating to the poet, organizes and participates conferences on his figure, the most recent:«Nella Basilicata del secondo dopoguerra. Rocco Scotellaro intellettuale della modernità»Tricarico, 2013«Cultura e lingua nell'opera di Rocco Scotellaro»Tricarico, 2013Giornata celebrativa su Rocco Scotellaro e le traduzioni inglesi in collaborazione con David & Helen Constantine, Editors Modern Poetry in Translation, The Queen's College - OxfordTricarico, 2012;Study convention «Scotellaro scrittore. Storicità e attualità di un'esperienza»Tricarico, 2004;«Nella Basilicata del secondo dopoguerra. Rocco Scotellaro intellettuale della modernità»Tricarico, 2013;«Cultura e lingua nell'opera di Rocco Scotellaro»Tricarico, 2013;"Rocco Scotellaro e le traduzioni inglesi" with the collaboration of David & Helen Constantine, Editors Modern Poetry in Translation, The Queen's College - OxfordTricarico, 2012 ;Study convention «Scotellaro scrittore. Storicità e attualità di un'esperienza»Tricarico, 2004The preservation of his figure is also carried out in schools and associations that have on several occasions proposed theatrical performances on the subject. Numerous scholars interested in the work of Scotellaro continue research and reflection on his works like Ulderico Pesce, which yearly presents in Tricarico the show on Scotellaro's work:“Contadini del Sud di Ulderico Pesce tratto dall'opera di Rocco Scotellaro e Amelia Rosselli”.

Significant features

The figure of Scotellaro assumes current and rediscovered value in relation to his political and poetic work, precisely because of the memory transmitted to young people from old generations.

Safeguard plan proposed

Community participation The community's involvement will be linked to the revitalization of the places and their safeguarding and enhancement (didactic and information panels) but also to the direct participation of young people, students who want to get involved. In addition, the productive and catering crafts,and the hospitality services.The communities in neighboring countries will be involved, in particular, for the figure of Levi and Matera, where the final show could be re-released.

History and culture

History

The history of Tricarco,marked by the arabic domination started in 849,according to the first documented testimony.Between IX and X the arabs arrived in the territory and left traces of their presence in the Rabatà and Saracena districts.After them, the byzantines arrived and were very influent,to the point that the religious celebrations took place according to the greek ritual until the first half of 200’.

The cultural heritage

The norman domination and the role of Rocco Scotellaro left indelible traces in the culture and architecture of Tricarco.The house of Rocco Scotellaro and the documentation of Basilicata of the period after the war,conserved in the convent of S.Francesco are to visit.There is also the norman castle built probably between IX and X as a fortified manor with its 27 metres high tower that was modified in the swabian-norman era between XI and XIII.Also to visit the ducal palace of Tricarco.

Religious heritage

One of the sacred symbols of Tricarco is represented by the sanctuary of Fonti,12 km from the town,and then the cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta dated back to 1601 in the norman period.Also the convent of Santa Chiara with its annexed chapel was built on the ruins of a previous castle in 1333.The church of San Francesco founded in 200’and the convent of Santa Maria del Carmine(1605)are also interesting.

Culinary art

The “frizzuli”, i “cavatiedd” (cavatelli) with meat ,tomato,basil and ricotta sauce are very appreciated ot the “r-cchijtèll” (orecchiette)with turnip tops.The preparation of’”acquasale”,stale bread dressed with fresh tomatoes,oil,oregano,salt or baked bread is very popular.

Nature

In the territory of Tricarco the suggestive woods of Fonti lie,and near there is the regional park Gallipoli Cognato e Piccole Dolomiti Lucane.

Other

Archeology

Different areas around Tricarco confirm the human presence in antient times.In the wide site of Serra del Cedro the remains of a settlement with houses and an artisanal area dated back to the half of VI until V and IV b.c were discovered.In the archeological area fortified centres of IV and I b.c were discovered.